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Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (12 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an application to the Health Service Executive to grant a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow will be reviewed, in view of the fact that income to the household has been reduced and the medical needs of the applicant; and if she will expedite a positive response. [42794/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason the autism team co-ordinator has not responded to a request for help from a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that a response was promised in correspondence of 20 September 2006 from the Health Service Executive; the reason correspondence and telephone calls to the same office from the person...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Health and Children further to a response issued by the Health Service Executive on 10 October 2006, the reason local officials have not met with the management of a house (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, as promised in view of the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate financial assistance; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Direct Payment Schemes: Direct Payment Schemes (12 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the hardship and exceptional circumstances of their case; and if she will expedite a positive response. [42307/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if legal direction has been given in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; if payment will be made to the person in view of the hardship they are now experiencing; and if she will expedite a positive response. [42781/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 481: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to provide another primary school for Carlow town in view of the level of housing development completed and planned and the pressure on the existing school; her views on the submission made to her Department in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42703/06]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (12 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 516: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a licence was not granted to Kilkenny Borough Council allowing the council to provide public toilets at The Parade, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42309/06]

Written Answers — Walking Routes: Walking Routes (13 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the supports provided through his Department in the development of the Nore Valley walking route which passes through Kilkenny City; if he envisages a role for such walking routes in his Department's countryside recreation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42635/06]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 6 December 2006, if he will review this application and approve it based on the up to date information submitted by the applicant which clearly shows that they qualify; the timeframe for such a review and decision; and if he will expedite the matter. [43010/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (13 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite a decision relative to an application for a medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow in view of the medical circumstances of the case. [42990/06]

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (13 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the policy of her Department relative to an application for a multi-denominational school for Carlow Town; if a timeframe of September 2007 is realistic for the provision of such a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43002/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Dec 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a promised meeting (details supplied) has not taken place; the further reason phone calls and messages to the Health Service Executive regarding this funding issue are not being responded to; if the situation will be dealt with; if she will expedite the matter; and if she will confirm the way replies to the public are...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: I am sure the Minister will be somewhat relieved that the discussion has come back to this side of the House. The debate so far has centred on a number of negative aspects of the HSE and of this legislation, but I commend the Minister for bringing the Bill before the House. As I have done publicly on many occasions, I also commend her for taking on the position of Minister for Health and...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: I would like to deal with the provision of information by the HSE, specifically with regard to responses to parliamentary questions. Other speakers have also raised the issue. The information provided in responses is almost misinformation or no information. This area needs to be revisited. Money has been spent on setting up the particular unit to provide information. Parliamentary...

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: No. Deputy Perry knows from his involvement in business that it is the system that is wrong. Would people blame Deputy Perry because their packet of butter was gone off? No, they would blame the creamery. The Deputy might be asked to contact the creamery, but somebody else is accountable. I listened to Deputy Twomey's arguments and to the examples he mentioned. To blame the Minister for...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on ICTU's comments on the BES schemes; if his Department has had contact from the Commission regarding same; if he is confident the extensions will go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2562/07]

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether ability to do business here is over regulated; if so, the action he is taking or planning to take to reduce the regularity burden on business here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2561/07]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 265: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for family re-unification for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved; if he will expedite a positive decision in view of the fact that their application was passed to the Department from the refugee applications commissioner on 24 May 2006. [1210/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 266: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of an application to remain in the State in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1211/07]

Written Answers — Passports for Investment Scheme: Passports for Investment Scheme (31 Jan 2007)

John McGuinness: Question 267: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of passports issued relative to the passports for investment scheme; the persons to whom these passports were issued; if his Department monitors the regulations of the scheme to ensure that the passport holders or investors have not breached them; if the terms of the investments made relative to...